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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

I have been looking for a job for almost two weeks now. I woke up bright and early yesterday morning and took off to find a job.

I started in Wilton Manors. I would prefer to find one in that area first. But that looks slim to none. On my way back from that area, I stopped in several places looking for a job. I went to Coral Springs, Florida. It has a huge Simon Mall. This mall has 165 stores, I started on one end and worked my way around until I was exhausted of walking. I entered about 1/2 of the stores. I applied at only 3 stores that said they are hiring. But what I noticed is that out of those three stores, there were at least 10 others that were applying for the same job, while I was there.

Some of the larger stores told me to apply online, and when I got home this is what I did. You would think with all my experience, it would be a pretty simple to find a job, I would not even care if it was a part time job. I just want something to do to make money.

Today is a new day. I will be back on the streets looking. I will find something. I know it just takes time. I think I am going to try near the beach and put application in at all the hotels.

All good comments/good advice before mine, but I will add that sometimes it's being at the right place at the right time. Always remember that so that you don't give up. I would also seek out small Mom & Pop businesses. Hey, with Christmas season coming up keep in mind that almost all retailers will hire some temporary help. I would think that now is the prime time for that. A lot of times that leads to permanent instead of temporary work. Good luck!

@ Sunny, I knew it would take me a bit, but there are really no jobs here. Its scary to be honest.

@ Michael, Thanks I will!

@ Howard, I am trying really hard not to let it get me down.

@ Pat, Longer it has. The last time I looked for a job, I found one in three days. Its been two weeks now.

@ Rae, Thank you, I am plugging away at it.

@ John, I agree with you on the xmas coming up. I have been applying at all the major retailers. Most of them are online, so I have been doing them at home at night after I get back from a day of hitting the streets.

@ Beth, I agree with you. It is tough right now. More tough than I thought.

Thanks everyone for all the great comments. I do appreciate them. I am keeping my chin up and moving on.

Allen, just keep at it and don't let any disappointments get to you. It is definitely a bad job market in FL right now, but I'm sure the right thing for you will turn up. Be persistent and stay focused on the goal!